LA Film Critics Name “Letters from Iwo Jima” best picture of the Year; Paul Greengrass Takes best di

LA Film Critics Name "Letters from Iwo Jima" best picture of the Year; Paul Greengrass Takes best di

Clint Eastwood‘s “Letters from Iwo Jima” was named best picture of the year by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA), while Stephen Frears‘ “The Queen” took runner-up, Henry Sheehan, president of the organization announced Sunday evening. Paul Greengrass (“United 93“) received the best director prize, while Eastwood took runner-up, and in the actress category, Dame Helen Mirren took the top spot for “The Queen,” while Penelope Cruz was given the second position for her role in “Volver.” “Borat” star Sacha Baron Cohen tied for best actor with Forest Whitaker in “The Last King of Scotland.” [Click on title to view the full list of winners.]The full list of winners:

Best Picture of the Year: “Letters from Iwo Jima,” Runner-up: “The Queen”